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Video: How to Get a Job After College Graduation
March 13, 2013 by Steven RothbergI recently was interviewed via Skype by Jordie Kern of 1 Degree Hire, which is a resource for first-time job seekers. More specifically, 1 Degree Hire is a 21-day step-by-step program designed to make recent graduates more marketable, better understand what employers want, and give those grads an edge over others who are competing for the same jobs.
The 1 Degree Hire system includes 21 days of intense preparation through a series of eBooks and MP3 audio downloads. Members also enjoy a personal consultation, resume and portfolio critique, e-mail support, and weekly webinars. In addition, they get insider access to an extensive video library of interviews with some of the nation’s most powerful CEOs and human resource professionals, who reveal what they look for in a candidate and what key questions they typically ask in an interview.
Jordie and I talked about CollegeRecruiter.com and what recent college graduates should do in order to increase their chances of being hired. Listen in: Continue Reading
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6 Tips to Shorten a Job Search
December 10, 2012 by William Frierson
If you are a recent college graduate or someone looking for a new job, there are some tips in the following post which may quickly move your search along.Is your job search efficient?
The economic outlook has been looking very grim, and can be disheartening to those of us who are trying to enter the job force for the first time. However, a savvy seeker can get into the game quickly if he or she keeps a few simple rules and tips in mind:
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10 Uncommon Job Hunt Tactics that Work
December 03, 2012 by William FriersonIn order to land a job, sometimes you may have to do things that may be out of the ordinary. So, if you’re willing to be proactive in your job search, the following post has some tactics for consideration.Before you can get a job, you need to know which job search strategies work and which do not. Take a look at these tips to find out how to make your job hunt more effective.
1. Hire a cold caller.
Cold calling to get a job really works–if you’re good at it. Your ability to sell yourself on the phone shows exceptional sales skills, self-confidence, drive, and commitment. But most cold calls are executed poorly for the job hunt.
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Survey Shows Job Seekers Far More Optimistic Than a Year Ago
December 29, 2011 by Steven RothbergWhile accelerated job creation failed to materialize in 2011, callers to an annual job-search advice hotline were more optimistic than a year ago, as nearly 30 percent estimated they would find a new job within three months, up from 18 percent who said the same in 2010.
However, even as the percentage of optimistic callers surged from a year, so did the percent of those predicting it would take more than a year to find employment. Ten percent of the job seekers felt the job search would last more than 12 months, compared to four percent who anticipated a prolonged job search last year. Continue Reading
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How to Change Your Job-Search Thinking
December 02, 2008 by Candice AI just returned from a two-day trip to Toronto.
In the airports, in my hotel, and on the plane, I got a lot of work done.
It happens every time I get out of the office and expose my brain to new
stimuli, such as landscapes, people, food, accents, radio stations, etc.
In fact, I find it impossible NOT to be productive when I’m on the road for
a few days.
What does travel have to do with your job search?
